Social media usage and adolescents’ mental health in the EU

Eleonora Bertoni (), Clara Centeno () and Romina Cachia ()
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Eleonora Bertoni: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Clara Centeno: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Romina Cachia: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en

No JRC141047, JRC Research Reports from Joint Research Centre

Abstract: In 2022, 96% of 15-year-olds in the EU used social media daily, with 37% spending over three hours per day on these platforms. Results from a representative sample of over 40,000 adolescents from four EU countries show that excessive social media usage is associated with negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety. Policy interventions and future research should consider both the intensity of social media use and specific vulnerabilities of different demographic groups, especially young females. Gender-sensitive and context-specific policies are essential to address disparities and challenges across Member States.

Date: 2025-03
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